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For many people, pain management often begins and ends with modern medical interventions such as...
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“1 in 4 (Black) men will get prostate cancer.” You should have seen my face when I learnt of this...
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Effects of Social Media Stress on Teens
When it comes to fighting for heart health, Black Americans have been at the forefront. As early...
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Nutrition Influencing Mental Wellness
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Improving Eye Health With AI-Powered Technology
Our eyes are the window to the world. It is the primary sensory portal through which we perceive...
Can Hormones Affect Vision in Black Women?
Our hormones as women influence more than our mood and reproduction. They journey with us from our...
Grassroots Vision Screenings in Black Communities
Dr. Nishan Pressley, OD, is an optometrist advancing eye health in the Black community. During her...
Are Blacks More Prone to Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is often called the “thief of sight,” and a leading cause of permanent blindness among...
Digital Eye Strain and Screen Use in Black Families
In my line of work, I spend 10 or more hours each day staring at a computer screen, working to...
Silent Eye Diseases: Exams Save Sight
Many serious eye conditions develop silently, showing no warning signs until significant damage has...
Deadly Heart Myths in Black Communities
Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for Black Americans, yet misconceptions about...
Effects of Social Media Stress on Teens
When it comes to fighting for heart health, Black Americans have been at the forefront. As early...
Black Women’s Silent Heart Crisis
For decades, heart disease has been viewed as a man’s problem—one of the many dangerous...